Curtin Malaysia commemorates success of 270 graduates from class of 2022 in graduation ceremony

Miri – 20 October 2023 – Last Friday marked a momentous occasion for Curtin University Malaysia (Curtin Malaysia) as 270 students from the graduating cohorts of 2022 donned their caps and gowns to participate in their eagerly awaited graduation ceremony.

Held in the 450-seat Auditorium at Curtin Malaysia, the event was a celebration of academic achievement, resilience, and the dedication exhibited by the graduates throughout their academic journey. Family, friends, faculty, and distinguished guests gathered to witness the culmination of years of hard work and perseverance.

The ceremony, which was carried out in three sessions throughout the day, featured speeches from esteemed speakers, recognising not only the academic accomplishments of the graduates but also the personal growth and development they experienced during their time at Curtin Malaysia.

The graduates included a significant number who have been made members of the Vice-Chancellor’s List, having achieved results that placed them in the top one per cent of their course.

In his welcoming speech to the graduates, Deputy Pro Vice-Chancellor Prof. Vincent Lee Chieng Chen congratulated them for graduating from a global university recognised as being among the top one per cent in the world, and as the university which has progressed more rapidly in major international rankings than any other Australian institution in recent years.

“Be proud that you are also graduating from a campus that is recognised as being one of the leading institutions of higher learning in Malaysia, the highest ranked higher education institution in Borneo, and one that is in a significant way fulfilling its role as Curtin’s largest global campus and hub in ASEAN,” he added.

Meanwhile, Minister for Transport, Sarawak and Chair of Curtin Malaysia’s Management Committee, Dato Sri Lee Kim Shin, who was representing Curtin Malaysia Pro-Chancellor Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Dr. George Chan Hong Nam and Curtin University Chancellor Andrew Crane, remarked that the graduates should be proud to have gained an education from a world-renowned global university and becoming Curtin graduates.

Lee also acknowledged the faculty and staff of Curtin Malaysia for their commitment to cultivating an environment of learning and growth. He said their dedication to excellence has played a pivotal role in shaping the graduates into the talented individuals they are today.

In the first session for the graduating cohort from the Faculty of Business, 79 students graduated with Bachelor of Commerce (BCom.) degrees in Accounting and Entrepreneurship, Accounting and Finance, Accounting, Banking and Finance, and Entrepreneurship and Marketing; one with a Bachelor of Business Administration, two with Master of International Business degrees, and one with a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Business & Law.

A second session for graduates of the Faculty of Engineering and Science saw 109 students graduating with Bachelor of Engineering (BEng.) degrees in Civil and Construction Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical and Electronic Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Chemical Engineering, and Petroleum Engineering.

Meanwhile, a third combined session for graduates of the Faculty of Business, Faculty of Engineering and Science, and Faculty of Humanities and Health Sciences, witnessed 54 students graduating with Bachelor of Commerce (BCom.) degrees in Finance and Management, Finance and Marketing, Management and Human Resource Management, Management and Marketing, Management and Public Relations, Marketing and Public Relations, Marketing and Tourism and Hospitality, and Public Relations and Management.

They were followed by 24 students who graduated with Bachelor of Science (BSc.) degrees in Psychological Science, Project Management, and Computing; Bachelor of Applied Science (BASc.) in Construction Management, Bachelor of Technology (BTech.) in Computer Systems and Networking, and Bachelor of Arts (BA) in Mass Communication.

Also present were Watson Chunggat Leonardo Doo, Principal Assistant Director of Yayasan Sarawak, and Mayor of Miri Adam Yii Siew Sang.

Curtin Malaysia congratulates each graduate for their achievements and extends its gratitude to the support networks that have played a crucial role in their success. The university is confident that these individuals will go on to make meaningful contributions to their communities and beyond.

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Faculty of Business graduates waiting to receive their testamurs

_Jubilant business graduates after their graduation

Dato Sri Lee conversing with graduates

Engineering graduates celebrating their achievement

Marking the end of their university journey

Graduates celebrate with their lecturers